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What are Habitat houses like around the world?

While every Habitat house is built to keep families safe, warm and dry, their designs and layouts vary based on local style, climate, cultural customs and locally available materials. 

The Carpenter’s Gift

Written by David Rubel in collaboration with Habitat for Humanity and illustrated by Jim LaMarche, The Carpenter’s Gift celebrates an American tradition.

History of the Women Build program

Learn about the history of the Women Build program, where volunteers from all walks of life have come together to build since 1991.

Literature Review of Housing in Latin America and the Caribbean

Supporting the cause

Find out how support for the Home is the Key cause had a positive impact on families that partnered with Habitat for Humanity.

Join the cause

Learn how you can join the Home is the Key cause by sharing and participating on social media using the hashtag #HomeIsTheKey.

Spread the word about World Habitat Day

Help us spread the word about the importance of World Habitat Day by promoting it on social media and the web. Download our digital graphics and get the word out.

2018 Home is the Key “Build with the Scott Brothers” drawing rules

Read the official rules of the 2018 Home is the Key “Build with the Scott Brothers” drawing.

Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project 2018 registration

The 2018 Carter Work Project will be hosted by Habitat for Humanity of St. Joseph County, Indiana, on Aug. 26-31. We invite you to join President and Mrs. Carter and hundreds of volunteers to help build or improve more than 30 homes in Mishawaka and South Bend.

Bridging the Gap guide

Habitat created the Bridging the Gap guide to help Habitat affiliates and our fellow housing organizations connect their home repair and home modification work with the health care sector for a holistic aging in place approach.

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